Annie Bolden: A General at Work, Survivor in Life Annie Bolden is a kind, soft-spoken family matriarch who’s worked behind the scenes at Lowery A. Woodall Outpatient Surgery Center for more than a decade. But don’t let her friendly, low-key disposition fool you; she’s not afraid to put people in their place. In fact, that’s […]

Save on Z-LASIK This Holiday Season! Save $1,500 on Z-LASIKTM at Eye Associates during November and December! Eye Associates is offering a special holiday price of $1,049 (regular price is $2,549) per eye. This is a limited time offer and price may vary depending on the need for custom Z-LASIK. You must be a candidate […]

Hospital Care Service Welcomes Samra Mahmud Samra, MD, recently joined Hattiesburg Clinic Hospital Care Service, where he provides coordinated care for patients while they are in the hospital. Samra received his medical degree from the University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine in Amman, Jordan. He completed his residency at UIC/Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak […]

Christmas Comes Early with Owl Drug’s Fa La La Fridays Owl Drug Store is prescribing you savings this holiday season with “Fa La La Fridays!” Stroll into the pharmacy each Friday, beginning Nov. 30 through Dec. 21, for a special deal on select merchandise. Mark your calendar for the following savings: Friday, Nov. 30 – […]

The Poplarville Clinic Welcomes Bogdan   Julie D. Bogdan, PA-C, recently joined Hattiesburg Clinic The Poplarville Clinic. At The Poplarville Clinic, Bogdan provides acute and chronic care for patients of all ages with all types of medical needs, working in collaboration with Wayne E. Grayson, MD. She received a Physician Assistant certification from Sisters of […]

Oak Grove Family Clinic Welcomes Barham Kara L. Barham, CNP, recently joined Hattiesburg Clinic Oak Grove Family Clinic. At Oak Grove Family Clinic, Barham works under the supervision of J.D. Dumas, III, MD, treating chronic and acute conditions and promoting health and disease prevention. She also has a special interest in performing minor outpatient procedures. […]

21-Year-Old Lifelong Migraine Sufferer Finally Finds Relief The following is an excerpt from a WDAM news story, featuring Wendell Helveston, MD, with Hattiesburg Clinic Neurology. A 21-year-old Columbia resident said she has gone from blinding, debilitating migraine pain everyday for most of her life to only having to manage her pain once a month. Kayla […]

Hospital Care Service Welcomes Matani Nedal M. Matani, MD, recently joined Hattiesburg Clinic as a hospitalist at Hospital Care Service. Through Hospital Care Service, Matani provides comprehensive care for patients who are in the hospital and consults with other specialists and the patients’ primary care provider, as needed. Matani received his medical degree from the […]

Is Cellphone Radiation As Bad As It Sounds?   The following is an excerpt from a WDAM news story, featuring Wendell Helveston, MD, with Hattiesburg Clinic Neurology. Many of us are on our cellphones all the time. Some of us even sleep with them in our beds or next to our beds. What harm could […]

Optical Shop Now Accepts EyeMed, Molina, UnitedHealthcare Insurances Optical Shop, located on the first floor of Hattiesburg Clinic’s main campus, accepts a variety of insurances for eyewear services. Insurances currently accepted include: AlwaysCareSM AmbetterTM Cigna HealthSpring® EyeMedSM Magnolia Health™ Medicaid Medicare (after cataract surgery) Molina® UnitedHealthcare® VSP® (Vision Service Plan) Optical Shop offers eyeglasses, sunglasses, […]